Give back to Nottingham's NHS hospitals by becoming a volunteer for Nottingham Hospitals Charity and help make a difference to thousands of patients and staff in Nottingham.
What our volunteers do
By becoming a volunteer for Nottingham Hospitals Charity, you can get involved in a wide variety of activities in and around Nottingham including:- Being one of our brilliant bucket collectors at various events
- Helping our fundraisers register at our community run events and supporting our refreshment stands
- Looking after our Charity Hub at QMC
- Marshalling at half marathons, fun runs and other community led events
- Don our Robin mascot costume and help bring smiles to children and adults who are attending our events
- Celebrating our fundraisers at cheque presentations
Why our volunteers get involved
We spoke to our volunteer to find out why they give up their time to help support Nottingham's NHS.
Chris F
“It’s very worthwhile being involved. It can be fun and I love marshalling at the marathon. It’s a nice group of people. I really enjoyed doing Treats Tuesday. Without the Charity the Children’s hospital wouldn’t have the murals and enhancements and the breast cancer waiting areas wouldn’t have been refurbished”
“It’s very worthwhile being involved. It can be fun and I love marshalling at the marathon. It’s a nice group of people. I really enjoyed doing Treats Tuesday. Without the Charity the Children’s hospital wouldn’t have the murals and enhancements and the breast cancer waiting areas wouldn’t have been refurbished”
Omaima
"Volunteering brings me great satisfaction as I witness the positive impact it has on the lives of those in need. I am dedicated with my husband to leading by example and involving my son in this noble cause, instilling in him as we grow the values of compassion, sharing, and community service."
"Volunteering brings me great satisfaction as I witness the positive impact it has on the lives of those in need. I am dedicated with my husband to leading by example and involving my son in this noble cause, instilling in him as we grow the values of compassion, sharing, and community service."
Emily
"I volunteer because it connects me to Nottingham, the people within my community, and I feel like I’m part of something bigger. I’ve been living in Nottingham for nearly nine years, having studied at a local university and then settling down with a full-time job, volunteering for the community that I now call home feels like I’m making a difference to where I live and brings out the best in me."
"I volunteer because it connects me to Nottingham, the people within my community, and I feel like I’m part of something bigger. I’ve been living in Nottingham for nearly nine years, having studied at a local university and then settling down with a full-time job, volunteering for the community that I now call home feels like I’m making a difference to where I live and brings out the best in me."
James
"I got into volunteering when my nephew developed Leukaemia last August. It really opened my eyes with what people are going through and how dependent we are with the NHS, so I wanted to give something back. It is very rewarding just knowing that I can make a difference."
"I got into volunteering when my nephew developed Leukaemia last August. It really opened my eyes with what people are going through and how dependent we are with the NHS, so I wanted to give something back. It is very rewarding just knowing that I can make a difference."
Rosie
"As an oncology patient it’s truly satisfying, and worthwhile experience, knowing I am giving something back to those who are helping myself and others alike."
"As an oncology patient it’s truly satisfying, and worthwhile experience, knowing I am giving something back to those who are helping myself and others alike."
Chris P
"It’s my way of giving back to the hospital and learning at the same time. I enjoy the whole process from initial photograph through to editing and producing the final picture. This is not the sort of photography I usually do, but I do enjoy it and I’m learning new things."
"It’s my way of giving back to the hospital and learning at the same time. I enjoy the whole process from initial photograph through to editing and producing the final picture. This is not the sort of photography I usually do, but I do enjoy it and I’m learning new things."
What difference does it make?
Our volunteers play a key role in supporting Nottingham Hospitals Charity. By lending a helping hand, they help support the Nottingham community and make a lasting impact on Nottingham hospitals.
By becoming a volunteer your support will help projects like:
- Life-saving equipment such as an iMRI machine which helps surgeons treat patients with brain tumours and provide a better outcome
- Helping Professor Chan conduct important research into developing a gene test which helps indicate which type of cancer treatment a patient will respond to.
- Providing specialist spinal braces for children's stuffed friends to help ease anxiety of patients
Take a look at our current Volunteer Opportunities. From one-off to permanent roles, there is something for everyone to get stuck into.
The impact of Nottingham Hospitals Charity
Specialist microscopes which help the team from Histopathology make an accurate diagnosis of breast cancer as well as help determine the best treatment for each individual.
A newly designed research clinic is helping young patients feel more welcome and comfortable whilst contributing to nationwide research.
One of our small but impactful projects helps new parents see their baby after they've been whisk away for life-saving treatment after birth.
Take a look at our current appeals
Hayward House Appeal | Hospice Charity Nottingham
Help us raise £1.5 million to create better facilities for patients and their families at Hayward House at City Hospital in Nottingham.
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Big Appeal for Nottingham Children's Hospital
Help raise £1.5million to support young patients and their families at Nottingham Children’s Hospital
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The Robin Centre
Our dedicated centre for bereavement counsellors and clinical staff to meet with families who have experienced the loss of a baby or child.
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Find out more about our other Appeals, such as The Robin Centre.
We are a Rest Less age inclusive volunteer